Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2

  • Genres: ["Action","Award Winning","Drama","Sci-Fi"]
  • Type: TV
  • Status: Finished Airing
  • Year: 2008

Summary: One year has passed since the Black Rebellion, a failed uprising against the Holy Britannian Empire led by the masked vigilante Zero, who is now missing. At a loss without their revolutionary leader, Area 11's resistance group—the Black Knights—find themselves too powerless to combat the brutality inflicted upon the Elevens by Britannia, which has increased significantly in order to crush any hope of a future revolt.

Lelouch Lamperouge, having lost all memory of his double life, is living peacefully alongside his friends as a high school student at Ashford Academy. His former partner C.C., unable to accept this turn of events, takes it upon herself to remind him of his past purpose, hoping that the mastermind Zero will rise once again to finish what he started.

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One year has passed since the Black Rebellion, a failed uprising against the Holy Britannian Empire led by the masked vigilante Zero, who is now missing. At a loss without their revolutionary leader, Area 11's resistance group—the Black Knights—find themselves too powerless to combat the brutality inflicted upon the Elevens by Britannia, which has increased significantly in order to crush any hope of a future revolt.

Lelouch Lamperouge, having lost all memory of his double life, is living peacefully alongside his friends as a high school student at Ashford Academy. His former partner C.C., unable to accept this turn of events, takes it upon herself to remind him of his past purpose, hoping that the mastermind Zero will rise once again to finish what he started.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


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Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 Pictures


Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 Review

Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 — One year has passed since the Black Rebellion, a failed uprising against the Holy Britannian Empire led by the masked vigilante Zero, who is now missing. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.

Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Award Winning, Drama, Sci-Fi conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.91). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.

Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.

On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.

The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.

Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.

No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.

In sum, Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Award Winning, Drama, Sci-Fi, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.


Characters & Voice Actors

C.C.

C.C.

Main

Yukana
Yukana
Japanese
C.C.

C.C.

Main

Higgins, Kate
Higgins, Kate
English
C.C.

C.C.

Main

von der Ahe, Antje
von der Ahe, Antje
German
C.C.

C.C.

Main

Diot, Marie
Diot, Marie
French
C.C.

C.C.

Main

Amendola, Alessia
Amendola, Alessia
Italian
C.C.

C.C.

Main

LĂłpez, Mireia
LĂłpez, Mireia
Spanish
C.C.

C.C.

Main

Lin, Angel
Lin, Angel
Mandarin
Kururugi, Suzaku

Kururugi, Suzaku

Main

Sakurai, Takahiro
Sakurai, Takahiro
Japanese
Kururugi, Suzaku

Kururugi, Suzaku

Main

Watanabe, Akeno
Watanabe, Akeno
Japanese
Kururugi, Suzaku

Kururugi, Suzaku

Main

Bailey, Laura
Bailey, Laura
English
Kururugi, Suzaku

Kururugi, Suzaku

Main

Lowenthal, Yuri
Lowenthal, Yuri
English
Kururugi, Suzaku

Kururugi, Suzaku

Main

Perino, Davide
Perino, Davide
Italian
Kururugi, Suzaku

Kururugi, Suzaku

Main

Bösherz, Konrad
Bösherz, Konrad
German
Kururugi, Suzaku

Kururugi, Suzaku

Main

Solis, Adrien
Solis, Adrien
French
Kururugi, Suzaku

Kururugi, Suzaku

Main

Aranda, Rubén
Aranda, Rubén
Spanish
Lamperouge, Lelouch

Lamperouge, Lelouch

Main

Bosch, Johnny Yong
Bosch, Johnny Yong
English
Lamperouge, Lelouch

Lamperouge, Lelouch

Main

Ruff, Michelle
Ruff, Michelle
English
Lamperouge, Lelouch

Lamperouge, Lelouch

Main

Fukuyama, Jun
Fukuyama, Jun
Japanese
Lamperouge, Lelouch

Lamperouge, Lelouch

Main

Ohara, Sayaka
Ohara, Sayaka
Japanese
Lamperouge, Lelouch

Lamperouge, Lelouch

Main

Bourdon, Thierry
Bourdon, Thierry
French

Staff

Maseba, Yutaka

Maseba, Yutaka

Producer

Morotomi, Hirofumi

Morotomi, Hirofumi

Producer

Yukawa, Jun

Yukawa, Jun

Producer

Maeda, Toshihiro

Maeda, Toshihiro

Assistant Producer

Taniguchi, Gorou

Taniguchi, Gorou

Director, Storyboard, Original Creator

Izawa, Motoi

Izawa, Motoi

Sound Director

Urakami, Yasuo

Urakami, Yasuo

Sound Director

Abe, Tatsuya

Abe, Tatsuya

Episode Director, Key Animation

Akitaya, Noriaki

Akitaya, Noriaki

Episode Director, Assistant Director

Baba, Makoto

Baba, Makoto

Episode Director

Igarashi, Shishou

Igarashi, Shishou

Episode Director, Storyboard

Kudou, Hiroaki

Kudou, Hiroaki

Episode Director

Kujou, Rion

Kujou, Rion

Episode Director, Key Animation

Miyake, Kazuo

Miyake, Kazuo

Episode Director

Miyoshi, Masato

Miyoshi, Masato

Episode Director

Murata, Kazuya

Murata, Kazuya

Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Assistant Director

Nobuta, Yuu

Nobuta, Yuu

Episode Director

Sakai, Kazuo

Sakai, Kazuo

Episode Director

Toba, Akira

Toba, Akira

Episode Director

Yoneda, Kazuhiro

Yoneda, Kazuhiro

Episode Director